IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA CWP No. 8160 of 2026 Decided on: 01.06.2026 Uploaded on: 01.06.2026 Sonam Kumari and others …….Petitioners Versus The State of HP and others … Respondents Coram Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge. Whether approved for reporting?1 _____________________________________________________ For the petitioners : Ms. Ridhima Karol, Advocate vice Ms. Mamta Garg, Advocate. For the respondents : Mr. Rajpal Thakur, Additional Advocate General with Mr. Rajat Chauhan, Assistant Advocate General. : Mr. Manohar Lal Sharma, Advocate. Ajay Mohan Goel, Judge (Oral) As prayed for, this writ petition is disposed of with the direction that the representation made by the petitioner, appended with the writ petition as Annexure P-2, shall be decided by the competent Authority, in light of the averments made therein within a period of 12 weeks from today, by passing a speaking order, in accordance with law. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, also stand disposed of accordingly. (Ajay Mohan Goel) Judge June 01, 2026 (narender) 1 Whether reporters of the local papers may be allowed to see the judgment?